1966 Map of Clines Corners

About this map

Clines Corners serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s survey, marking a significant crossroads where the high plains terrain meets the infrastructure of the interstate era. This landscape, where Santa Fe, San Miguel, and Torrance counties converge, is defined by its ranching heritage and water management. Numerous family-named landmarks such as Tapia Ranch and the Tapia Cem reflect the local lineage, while the presence of the San Antonio Ch suggests a centered community life amidst the arid draws. The map illustrates a reliance on artificial water sources, documented through a dense network of catchments like Frank Tapia Tank, Ricardo Tank, and Fence Tank. Beyond the ranches, the terrain rises toward Mesa Las Tapia and the Rincon Agua Verde, while a Landing Strip near the highway junction points to the area's role as a transit waypoint in central New Mexico.